Union County South Dakota
OBITUARIES
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Earl M. Horton
Emery Morris
Vina M. Biever
Vina M. Biever, age 99, of 1345 Michigan Ave SW and formerly of 375 Dakota Ave South, Huron and formerly of Iroquois, died Sunday, February 5, 2006, at the Huron Nursing Home. Her funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Friday February 10th at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with Father Joe Holzhauser officiating. Burial will be at St. Williams Cemetery, rural Yale. Friends may call Thursday afternoon until 5:00 PM at the Welter Funeral Home and Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish or Friday morning prior to the Mass at the church. There will be a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the church followed by a CD of A rosary. The family will be gathering at the Al Lentz residence 619 13th St. SW, Huron, SD. Vina M. Biever was born Vina Mae Rhoten on October 5, 1906, to William Edward and Ethel Jane (Twitchell) Rhoten in Elk Point, SD. She graduated from Elk Point High School. She taught school for two years prior to her marriage to Louis John Biever on October 18, 1927, at St. Martin’s Church in Huron. Her daily prayer throughout her life had been “God, let me make this a better, happier place to live because of me.” Vina was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish and past member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Iroquois and St. Williams Catholic Church in Yale. Vina has always been a great believer in education, and promoted reading in the community by ordering large print books for senior citizens and shut ins. As a former 4-H leader for many years, she taught numerous young women how to cook and sew. She was a Merit South Dakota Mother of the year in 1987, and was also active in the Adopt A Grandparent program. She initiated the Parade of Flags in Iroquois, donating the burial flags of her husband, a World War I veteran, and two sons who died serving their country. She coordinated the federal commodities program in Iroquois, and also spearheaded a plan for senior citizens to take part in the school lunch program. She also served on the Twelve County Board of Interlakes Community Action. She has been active in the Catholic Church, and has held every office in the altar society. She also served on the election board and was superintendent of elections in Bancroft. In the 1980’s, she frequently attended the state legislature in Pierre. She was a 60 year member of Foster Homemaker Extension Club and has been active in Christian Women’s, the Catholic Daughters, American Legion Auxiliary and Gold Star Mothers. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, board games and cards. She was nominated for the Spirit of Dakota in 2001. She is survived by 7 children, Shirley Salter of Lake Preston, Robert (Maxine) Biever of Iroquois, Janice (Al) Lentz of Huron, Alice (David) Ellis of Houston, TX, Jerry Biever of Huron, Eugene “Wayne” (Darlene) Biever of Pine City, MN and Larry (Helen) Biever of Fredericksburg, VA; 1 brother, John (Margaret) Rhoten of Beach Haven, NJ; 1 sister, Lula Lessman of Lincoln, NE; 4 sisters-in-law, Elsie Rhoten of South Sioux City, NE, Adeline Rhoten of Carlisle, IA, Bernice Rhoten of the state of Washington, and Clover Rhoten of Runnells, IA; 1 brother-in-law, Duane Mott of Runnells, IA; 1 daughter-in-law, Kathleen Biever of Iroquois; 23 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973, 2 sons, William (Vietnam) 1967, John (Navy) 1961, son-in-law, Gordon “Mike” Salter 1993, granddaughter, Kim Soderberg 1994, her parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Transcribed and Contributed by Karen Seeman
ANNA MARIA MANNING
Mrs. Mary Manning, of this city, an early-day resident of Sioux Valley township, Union county, S.D., died Sunday evening, December 13, 1936, at the home of her son, Fred Manning, northwest of town, following an illness of only about an hour, from a stroke of apoplexy, aged 79 years, 8 months and 29 days. She had eaten dinner and spent the day in her son's home, being apparently in her usual health until the sudden seizure came. A rather unusual coincidence is that her husband, Henry Manning, died in the same home nearly fourteen years ago, also from a similar stroke. Mary Seemann was born at Clinton, Iowa, April 14, 1857, and grew to young womanhood there. On January 2, 1878, she was united in marriage with Henry Manning, of Lyons, Iowa, and in February of that year they located at Richmond, Iowa. Six years later, on April 14, 1884, they moved to Union county, S.D., and engaged in farming a few miles west of Akron. There came to bless this union six sons, two of whom, Alexander Felix and Frank Arthur, died in infancy. Those surviving are: William H., of Union county, S. D., Leander H., of Hettinger, N. D.; Alvin A., of Akron, Iowa, and Fred B., of Union county, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Manning retired from active farming in Union county in 1918, bought a fine home in Akron and moved here to enjoy the fruits of their industry and thrift in their remaining years. Mr. Manning passed away on January 31, 1923, and she has continued to reside in town. A woman of kind and sympathetic nature, a devoted wife, mother and sister and a helpful neighbor, she gained a wide circle of warm friends, who deeply mourn the departure of this splendid woman. Besides her four sons, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild, she is survived by four brothers -- John Seemann, of Puente, Calf.; Dr. F. A. Seemann, of National City, Calif.; Dr. W. O. Seemann, of Eau Claire, Wis., and Dr. C. A. Seemann, of Tulare, S. D. Two brothers, Andrew and Henry Seemann, preceded her in death. There was a particularly strong bond between these six brothers and one sister, and they carried on a regular system of chain-letter writing through many years. The community tenders its deep sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fr. J. A. Roder, yesterday morning, in St. Patrick's Catholic church, of which the deceased was a devout and faithful member. A large concourse of friends assembled to pay a final tribute of respect. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. Relatives and near friends from a distance were: Leander Manning, of Hettinger, N. D.; Embor Seemann, of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Detterman, Mrs. and Mrs. Leo Detterman, of Beresford, S. D.; Mrs. P. Curry, Mrs. and Mrs. Dan Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Curry, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Curry and George Kapfer, all of Elk Point, S. D. Neither of Mrs. Manning's four brothers was able to come for the last rites. Akron (Iowa) Register-Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1936, Transcribed and Contributed by Karen Seeman
Hans Seeman
Mr. Hans Seeman died at Dubuque, Iowa, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1893, at 5 o'clock p.m. His death, though expected for some time, casts a sad gloom over our entire community where he has been known and loved by all who had the pleasure of an acquaintance with him. His faithful wife, who has been his dearest companion for 41 years, was at his bedside through the long illness, and all the children, but one son, Andrew, who lives in California, were present, when he breathed his last. The remains were brought home for burial, accompanied by the sorrowing family. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church in Akron, the services being conducted by Rev. C. Carroll. The interment was in the Akron cemetery. There was an unusual large number of people in attendance at the last sad rights, showing the high esteem in which the deceased and his estimable family are held by the community. Mr. Seeman was born Jan. 25, 1825, at Schleswig, Holstein, Germany. He came to America in 1853, settling at Lyons, Clinton co., Iowa. In 1884 he moved to Union county, this state, and fitted up a beautiful home on Union creek in Sioux Valley tp., where he has since resided. At the time of his death he was visiting his son Fred at Dubuque, Iowa, and was being treated for a tumor over his lungs, which was the immediate cause of his death. He did not take much part in public affairs, but was a good citizen, a member of the German Lutheran church, a kind husband and an excellent father. The daughter, Mrs. Henry Manning, and two sons, John and Charlie, live here. Fred and Will at Dubuque, Ia.; Henry in Colorado, and Andrew in California. Union County (South Dakota) Leader, Sep. 7, 1893, Transcribed and Contributed by Karen Seeman
Maria C. Seemann
SEEMANN--At the home of her son, Dr. Chas. A., in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Sunday, November 25, 1906, Mrs. Maria C. Seemann, aged 75 years, 9 months and 8 days, of heart trouble. Grandma Seemann was one of the early settlers of Sioux Valley township, Union county, S.D., where she resided for over twenty years. Her life was one of rare devotion to her family and her kindly and helpful nature endeared her to all. Maria Christina Peters was born February 17, 1831, at Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, where she was baptized and confirmed in the German Lutheran church. October 23, 1853, she married Mr. Seemann, and of this union resulted eight sons and one daughter, two of the sons dying in infancy. Seven children survive -- Mrs. Henry Manning, in Union county, S.D.; Andrew of Templeton, California; John, of Rocky Ford, Colorado; Henry, of Rockham, S. D.; Fred A., of Sioux City, Iowa; William, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Chas. A., of Oshkosh, Wisconsin -- all of whom were here yesterday at their mother's funeral except Andrew. Mr. and Mrs. Seemann came to the United States in 1854, locating at Clinton, Iowa, where they lived until 1884, when they came to Union county, S. D. Her husband died in 1893, and since then she has resided with her children, most of the time with her daughter, Mrs. Manning. Last July she left here to visit her sons at Sioux City, Eau Claire and Oskhosh. After an extended illness, she passed away at her son's home in the latter city. This community extends its condolence to the bereaved ones. Funeral services were conducted in the Akron German Lutheran church by Rev. Fred A. Meske, yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, where many friends and old-time neighbors assembled to offer their last tribute of respect. Interment was made in Riverview cemetery, beside her husband. Four of the sons, Fred, Chas., Henry, and William are successful doctors. Akron (Iowa) Register-Tribute, Transcribed and Contributed by Karen Seeman
Mrs. Carle Ringsrud Elk Point, April 6 – Mrs. Carle Ringsrud died at the home of her son, Ole O. Ringsrud, five miles northwest o Elk Point. She was born November 17, 1822, in Norway, being more than 92 years of age. She emigrated to the United States with her husband and four children in 1867 and resided on a homestead in Brule township until the death of her husband in 1876, since which time she has made her home with her son. Aberdeen (SD) Daily American, Tuesday, April 7, 1914, Transcribed by Karen Seeman
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